On September 21, an event dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia was held at Academy 1 street in Budapest. The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Hungary, Dr. Haykak Arshamyan, the Speaker of the Armenian Autonomy in the Hungarian Parliament, Mr. Nikoghos Akopyan, and the President of the Armenian Autonomy of Hungary, Mr. Tsaran Istvan.

During the festive event, the 2025 “Ararat – For the Armenian Nation” award ceremony was also held. In accordance with the 2025 decision of the General Assembly of the Armenian Autonomy, this year the “Ararat – For the Armenian Nation” award was given to Mr. Géza János Abgarovich.

Mr. Géza János Abgarovich is a renowned surgeon who, for his devoted service to the Armenian community, was appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in Hungary. He takes an active role in the life of the Armenian community living in Hungary, representing the interests of the community, providing assistance in all areas when needed, and fostering the development of relations between the homeland and the Armenian community of Hungary. Over the past decades, he has repeatedly provided financial support for the work of the Armenian community and has assisted compatriots in need.

At the event, speeches were delivered by Mr. Nikoghos Akopyan, the Speaker of the Armenian Autonomy in the Hungarian Parliament , and Dr. Haykak Arshamyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Hungary. The event was hosted by Flora Hambardzumyan and Laura Libor.

In the artistic part of the program, performances were given by the HAWQ  Dance Group, Irena Martirosyan (piano), Lusine Martirosyan (vocal), and Diana Asryan (piano). The artistic program was followed by a reception.

Article written by Flora Hambardzumyan, Project code: 2024-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000207879

Photos by Flora Hambardzumyan, Project code: 2024-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000207879